GROWTH will not come without a “fight”, Rachel Reeves declared in a major speech today.

The Chancellor vowed to “take the right decisions now to change our country’s future” as she set out a major economic reset.

In Oxfordshire the Chancellor said: “Low growth is not our destiny but growth will not come without a fight.

“Britain’s potential has been held back for too long. We have accepted low expectations, stagnation and the risk of decline. We can do so much better.

“We are at the forefront of some of the most exciting developments in the world like artificial intelligence and life sciences. We have great companies, delivering jobs and investment in Britain.

“And we have fundamental strengths — in our history, our language, and our legal system — to compete in a global economy.”

Yesterday The Sun revealed Manchester United’s plans for a 100,000-seater mega-stadium will “generate growth” to the tune of £7billion every year.

Ms Reeves gave the residential, transport and entertainment development at Old Trafford the green light as part of her speech today.

Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also keen for government support for stadium developments.

The Chancellor said she is “genuinely shocked” at how “ridiculous” waiting times to approve planning applications are.

She pledged to rip up red tape and reform rules around the green belt to help build 1.5million new homes this parliament.

The Chancellor also backed a new rail link from Oxford to Cambridge, which will add an estimated £78billion to the economy over the next decade.

And she promised to take on Britain’s over-inflated welfare bill, which has continued ballooning as more and more people claim health and disability benefits.

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HERE is another fun brain teaser to test your eyesight and powers of logic.

Everyone can see the ice skater on the rink – but only those with 20/20 vision and high IQ can spot the mistake in the image within seven seconds.

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The ice-skater in the picture is clearly having a good time.

You can tell by the grin spread across her face.

Her arms are outstretched as if she is gliding along.

The rink otherwise seems to be deserted.

The hundreds of empty seats in the background suggest it could be after hours.

Or perhaps she just got there early to beat the crowds.

Either way, she seems to know what she is doing.

The lack of protective gear shows she is confident of avoiding any nasty slams.

All the appropriate gear is present: hat, gloves, coat – and her own skates.

Here’s a clue if you’re struggling.

Have a close look at all the pieces of kit listed above – and see if you can spot anything unusual about them.

Don’t worry if you’re still struggling, we’ve included the solution below.

Did you know that optical illusions have an array of benefits for your mind and body?

People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.

It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

Here is the answer for those of you still searching.

The girl’s skates are jagged and bumpy – no good for gliding along the ice.

If you enjoyed that teaser, have a go at the others below.

As always, solutions are at the bottom.

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The hidden chick is circled in red[/caption]

SMALL features in your home can be make or break when it comes to safety.

A convicted thief revealed the common mistake she’d look out for when “casing” properties.

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A former thief shared the common mistake homeowners make that makes their house a target for burglars (stock image)[/caption]

In a Reddit post, the unnamed user shared the details that would draw her to a home and the things that made her avoid others.

And since homes are more likely to become targets during the cold weather, now is the time to take action.

The 26-year-old described herself as a “former home burglar,” revealing that she served two years of a three year sentence after being convicted.

After learning to cut hair while incarcerated, she got her certification when she was released and now works as a beautician.

The original poster is now sharing her expertise to help people protect their homes from burglars.

She explained that she began breaking into problems when she was 18, homeless, and struggling with addiction issues.

The mum-of-one said she is now “very remorseful” about her past actions.

“I’m simply trying to add some insight and perspective,” the Redditor said.

She revealed the common move that would attract her to certain properties.

“The houses I looked at most were the ones that didn’t have cars in front during the day,” she explained.

This hinted that nobody was home, and if these properties also had a back entrance, they became the perfect target.

She added that “climbable windows were another big plus” when it came to breaking and entering.

“A decent amount of space between neighbors was a plus for me,” the Redditor said.

On the other hand, small things can make a difference between your home staying secure or becoming a target.

“I avoided houses with dogs outside out of fear that it would bark and alert someone,” she revealed.

“If the house had cameras I would avoid them for obvious reasons, security cameras are a good deterrent.”

The original poster added that leaving a TV on can also help give the illusion someone is home, making it “more likely to be left alone.”

According to the thief, burglars are also more likely to target properties during the day.

“Night time hits are a work of fiction,” she explained.

She also added that most petty thieves are aware of common hiding spots for valuables, including inside books and in underwear drawers.

Instead, she recommended investing in a safe as attempting to open them is “too time consuming.”

SOUTHEND offered travelling Fylde fans a free pie and hot drink at their match but only nine supporters showed up.

The Shrimpers climbed to 11th in the National League table with a 2-0 win that leaves Fylde in the relegation zone.

The Lancashire club have struggled this season and few were willing to travel the 530-mile round trip to watch their side in action.

The nine that did were treated to a complimentary pie and hot drink.

Southend said the gesture was a “token of appreciation for their dedication on a cold Tuesday night in January”.

Fans praised the offer and those who travelled south to support their team.

One wrote: “I just love this. Doesn’t matter whether your club is big or small passion is passion regardless of the distance.”

Another added: “To watch non league football absolutely outstanding effort ”

A third wrote: “Proper fans ”

And another commented: “Give em all lifelong season tickets.”

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Southend are now just three points off the play-offs as they bid to win promotion back to the EFL.

They were relegated from League Two in 2021 and have finished eighth and ninth in their two seasons in the National League.

MIRANDA Hart was left stunned as she came face-to-face with her Call the Midwife son in a surprise reunion.

The comedian was left dumbfounded as she realised the young boy had played her son in the hit period drama.

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Miranda, 52, played the role of Camilla “Chummy” Noakes and had one son, named Fred “Freddie” Noakes.

The comic bowed out of her role in Call the Midwife for good in 2015.

But during this week’s episode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, she’s reunited with her on-screen son.

Michael, 48, brought out a young boy on stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London for the segment.

When asked to get his identity, a puzzled Miranda says: “The first thing that’s came to mind is, and this may be really weird if it’s right and also really weird if it’s wrong…

“You weren’t a baby in Call the Midwife?”

She added: “You weren’t Chummy’s breech birth were you?!”

As Miranda realised the young boy actually played her own child in the BBC hit, she jumped up in shock and screamed “not my baby!”.

The sweet scenes left Miranda emotional as she was reunited with Liam Kiff.

Funnyman Michael said: “It must be very emotional for you to be reunited with your birth mother you abandoned you.”

The scenes will play out during Michael McIntyre’s Big Show from 6:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

TIGER WOODS was left red-faced after making history by becoming the first player to break a major golf rule he helped create.

The incident occurred as 15-time major winner Woods competed for Jupiter Links GC against TGL rivals Boston Common GC.

The battle at the SoFi Center in Florida saw Woods step up for an eight-foot putt during a critical moment.

However, the golf legend and fans were stunned as a loud buzzer went off.

Woods was yet to hit the ball before the noise was made.

Indeed, it was the sound from the course’s shot clock.

Players have just 40 seconds to get their shot away.

And because Woods failed to make contact before the alarm sounded, it saw him become the first player in history to be pulled up on it.

Boston Common’s players celebrated as Woods appeared exasperated.

And his day got even worse when he was handed an automatic one-stroke penalty.

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The irony is that Woods was one of the stars who had campaigned for the introduction of a shot clock to help speed up games.

His penalty meant he was unable to match Rory McIlroy’s birdie, handing Boston a 2-1 lead.

Afterwards, Woods opened up over the unfortunate incident.

He said: “Normally I slow my heart rate down before I pull the trigger.

“So dropping my heart rate down sometimes takes a littler bit longer than others.

“As I told these guys, it’s on me. I should have called time out as I built in my stance because of the time.

“But I was dropping my heart rate down like I normally would. It just took too long.”

Despite his error, Woods’ Jupiter Links team ended up winning the match in a 4-3 thriller.

Kevin Kisner bagged the victorious shot for Woods’ side, with Adam Scott unable to match it for Boston on the final hole.

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